Losing a beloved animal
If you’re reading this, it’s likely you have lost a beloved animal, quite probably your best friend. You may be grieving as much as if you lost a child or dear friend. You may find yourself in a black hole of despair with no hope of seeing the light. Perhaps you are suffering in silence because your friends and family don’t understand the intensity of your suffering.
Please know that whatever you are feeling is normal and natural.
Many years ago, I lost my gorgeous Abby, my red-headed white dog. I grieved so long and so deeply, I began to question my mental health. Friends told me I was acting abnormally, that she was only a dog, and I could always get another one. It was at that moment that I knew I couldn’t be the only person who grieved so intensely for an animal, and I vowed to help other people suffering the way I did.
Through much study into the grief process and my own experiences, I have developed the skills to help you through the mourning process. You may not ever get completely over your grief, but you can soften the pain you feel now. When you choose to heal yourself, you will experience gratitude for the joys you shared with your pet. With time, the sorrow you feel now will be replaced with joyful memories of your beloved best friend.
About Lynne Lohmeier, Pet Loss Grief Counselor
Education
- The Animal Loss and Grief Support Institute — Certified Pet Loss Grief Counselor
- Grief Recovery Method@ — Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
- American Academy of Grief Counseling — Strategies for Pet Loss and Grief Counseling
- American Academy of Grief Counseling — Pet Loss and Human Emotion
- American Academy of Grief Counseling — Pet Loss and Grief Recovery
- Neuroscience with Heart – Academy of Therapy Wisdom
- Mississippi State University — PhD Biology, Zoology
- Miami University — BS — Zoology
- University of Cincinnati — BA, English
Lynne lives on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with her two dogs, Winston and Willa.
Contact Lynne
Contact me via this form or on Facebook. All consultations are free of charge and confidential.
Consultation Costs
Consultations are free but donations and Facebook recommendations are most appreciated! Contact Lynne for more information!